Diary of Abraham Wiley and son in 1883 Yellowstone trip
The diary recounts Abraham Wiley a Miles City pioneer and his son Howard facing hardships on a 1883 Yellowstone expedition. They trade for a buck board buggy and harness, plan the park journey, and include details from June 28 to July 1, 1883 such as outfit purchases, travel via Bozeman to Fort Ellis, and early camp experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Wiley
Miles ’City
Howard
Yellowstone National Park
Bozeman
Mill
Park
Fort Elis
Wile
Alderson
Avant Courier
Greenhorn Gulch
del Church
Billings
Yellowstone
Edwards
John Sherman
Helena
Howard Wiley
Lost on the Road to Bozeman a Early Diary Entry Recounts Bear Involvement
The excerpt describes a wagon breakdown near Bozeman with a broken wheel and missing horses after they were spooked by a bear. Howard returns with two horses, dispelling fears of theft, and the travelers press toward the park as Wiley notes nature, travel hardship, and improvised meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wiley
Howard
Bozeman
Yellowstone Valley Trek Describes Hard Travel and Simple Camp Life
The entry details a rough journey toward the Yellowstone area with missteps on wrong roads, backtracking, and challenging terrain. The party endures muddy rivers, limited feed, and modest meals with notes on bread, bacon, corn, and coffee while observing wildlife and scenery.
Wiley describes Yellowstone trip with camp life and Sherman arrival
Journal entry chronicles July nights in the park from Blue Front to Mammoth Hot Springs. Wiley notes harsh camping, water and wood quests, mosquito and animal intrusions, and later encounters Sherman’s marching force near Fort Ellis while Howard Wiley fishes and camps by the Yellowstone River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas
Gardiner
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mr. Wiley
Bank of Montana assets sale urged by state official
Frank H. Johnson the state superintendent of banks as receiver for the defunct Banking Corporation of Montana filed in Helena district court to sell 160 acres near Gilman foreclosed by the bank. An offer of 360 from R S Shortridge tenant on the land is cited as fair value. Hearings set for Sept 22 on asset and claim compromises. A separate petition seeks settlement on a judgment against E C Baxter of Harlowton with a 100 offer deemed advantageous. A third petition by L S Kleve liquidating agent proposes settling a note from E J Deschamps for 576 with 41 tons of hay in full payment at 10 a ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banking Corporation of
Montana
Helena
Frank H. Johnson
Johnson
Gilman
R. S. Shortridge
E C. Baxter
Harlowton
East Helena State Bank
L. S. Kleve
E. J. Deschamps
Deschamps
Oklahoma Tourist Stranded as Yellowstone Lodges Close
An Oklahoma traveler who bought an all expense trip to Yellowstone Park found the hotels and lodges he was assigned closed for the season, after arriving to enter the playground area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Yellowstone Park
Thief Escapes With Goods From Livingston Store Basement
A thief hid in the basement of the McCracken store at Livingston after hours and fled through a rear door with a quantity of wearing apparel and money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCracken
Livingston
Chicago hay fever toll tops 100000 says expert
An expert reports that more than 100,000 residents in Chicago suffer hay fever. The figure highlights the impact of seasonal allergies on the city population and health services.
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Grand Canyon
Wn Dae Bae
Sherman
Wiley Camp
Hot Springs
Yankee Jim’s Canyon
Poole’s
Poole's
Make Es
Big Mole Basin
Big Hole Basin
W. Huntley
Big Hole Ranches
Beartooth Mountains
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
AAA
Conoco
Lot
Red Triangle
Continental Oil Company
KFYR
Bismarck
Salt Lake City
KOA
Denver
S. T
Harry Richman
Jacek Denny
John B. Kennedy
Bite 7
Wheaties
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